The Significance of Becket in Medieval & Early Modern Britain
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet exploring the factors that contributed to Thomas Becket's significance in medieval Britain, encouraging students to categorize, rank, and justify their opinions.
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The Significance of Becket in Medieval & Early Modern Britain
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Introduction to Becket's Significance
Source A: Excerpt from a medieval chronicle
'Thomas Becket's death marked a turning point in the authority of the Church over the monarchy, inspiring religious fervour and shaping political power in England.' Provenance: Chronicle written in the 15th century, reflecting on Becket's impact.
1.
Categorize the factors that contributed to Becket's significance into Political, Social, Economic, and Religious categories. List at least one factor for each category.
[4 marks]2.
Compare the political and religious factors in terms of their importance to Becket's overall significance. Which was MORE significant, and why?
[6 marks]3.
Outline the economic factors associated with Becket's significance and explain how they contributed to the wider impact on medieval England.
[4 marks]4.
Explain why the social factor of Becket's martyrdom was important in shaping public opinion in medieval England.
[4 marks]5.
Analyse how the political and religious factors interacted to enhance Becket's significance in medieval England.
[6 marks]6.
Compare the social and economic factors in terms of their impact on Becket's legacy. Which had a greater influence, and why?
[6 marks]7.
Explain the significance of Becket's canonization in strengthening the Church's authority in medieval England.
[4 marks]8.
Identify and explain which one factor you believe was the most important in making Becket's legacy last. Justify your choice with evidence.
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